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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.16, 4,212.69 and 2,650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.16, 4,212.69 and 2,650.31 is: 3,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.16 : 4,212.69 = 2,650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.16/4,212.69 = 2,650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.16x = 4,212.69 × 2,650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.16x = 11,164,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164,934.43/2,816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.60

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